He wrote: “The question I often ask myself is ‘will bicycles ever be considered vehicles by those entrusted with upholding the state’s road laws?’ Or will the excuses for poor driving, victim blaming and irrelevant comments continue?

“Without a strong and cohesive system that helps acknowledge vulnerable road users as such, there is very little incentive for the average person to take up riding for whatever reason.

“More people riding, more often will only by encouraged when those entrusted with upholding the laws start doing so.”

A fundraising page has been set up to support the Frewer family.

The page says: “Cameron was a beloved husband and loving father to his wife Catherine and his three children Lachlan, Oscar and Heidi.

“Cameron has been described as the most generous person in every aspect of his life, with both his heart and his time.

“His family was his life and Cameron was an avid cyclist and enjoyed riding together as a family.”